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Growing up in Indianapolis in the seventies, we didn’t just get snow, we got blizzards–a few famous ones at that.  My best memories include waiting to hear our district mentioned in the long list of school cancellations, then heading out...

My Ecco sneakers have become the first pair of shoes I reach for when packing for any trip, be it a weekend getaway to visit a friend, or an extended European vacation. Why" Let?s start with versatility. I?m a committed light packer, and...

?? The Icebug Ivalo-L with BUGrip is a fascinating little boot. Yes, it’s lightweight, warm, roomy in the toe, and offers good support but more than all that–the BUGrip traction system is unparalleled. I’ve traded my Sorels in for...

When the world’s got you down, there’s something oddly fulfilling in scrolling through Zappos new arrivals. That was me a few weeks ago when Topo Athletic shoes popped up in my search. How did Zappos know I was lamenting the current...

There are days when I wake up and just know it’s a backless shoe day. My aching feet don’t want to be laced-up, buckled or strapped-in. Returning to the classroom to fill in as a long-term sub, I’ve realized my need for shoes that...

Whether you wear them with your robe in the morning, as a respite for tired feet in the evening, or all day as you work from home, chances are a pair of comfortable slippers is part of your footwear collection.  As with any other shoes that see...

Well its been a wee while since I’ve posted on my little blog so I thought I had better post something amazing to make up for it!! This recipe is courtesy of the gorgeous Charmaine who used to be a team member of ours. She told us that she used...

Good morning everyone! I often share with people that one of my favourite things about a Thermomix is that it has so many varied benefits for everyone. My Mum was the one that introduced me to the Thermomix and, although we both have vastly...

Happy Christmas Eve everybody!! Flicking through recipes looking for a couple of last minute gifts to make to share with my husband’s family at the Christmas table tomorrow, I discovered another one of Jan’s amazing recipes which fits the brief...

Hello everyone, I now its been a while between posts (again!)…unfortunately the blog often suffers amongst the busyness of life.   Luckily there are so many fantastic Thermomix blogs and Facebook pages out in the big wide web all providing lots...

Another Easter recipe for you, this time from our lovely consultant Denise. * Please note that you need to start soaking the fruit the day before you make this recipe * EASTER BREAD Ingredients 200 g mixed dried fruit (or amount to your...

When I was visiting one of my gorgeous consultants the other day there in the middle of the kitchen bench top sat a huge plate of scones. I loved the scones and the story that she was trying out a converted recipe from one of her new owners. I...

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As promised, Jan’s Apple Blueberry Brioche!! Apple Blueberry Brioche with Passionfruit Curd Ingredients: 300g milk 60g butter 30g honey 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 14g or 2 sachets, dry yeast 600g bakers flour 50g sultanas 1 punnet fresh...

Earlier this year my daughter tried some ravioli at school and has been begging for me to make it ever since. I have never made ravioli so a quick google search was in order. This ravioli recipe was the first recipe that I came across that hit the...

Neil Perry says that "the art of stir frying is the art of organisation". Yep that would be right and there\'s my problem. Why do so many things in life have to revolve around being organised" I think I would be much happier if the art of mild...

This is a damn good dip. I chucked a few things together from the fridge and this awesome brightly coloured dip came out! The flavour is fresh and the texture is creamy. What are you waiting for"!Ingredients:1/2 onion1 clove garlicDrizzle of olive...

One place that I miss from Canada is Tim Hortons! It is a donut & coffee chain that feels like home. I wouldn\'t rank their coffee as the greatest but my favourite treats from there are raisin tea biscuits, cinnamon sugar cake donuts, and a...

The Thermomix cleans itself! Yes, it\'s true. But maybe you don\'t have the method down pat" Here\'s what I do:Add water to the 1L mark. Add a drop of liquid detergent OPTIONAL (when I\'m cleaning something savoury and moving on the...

Forget about sugar loaded store bought ice cream and icey poles. On a hot day, like the 30+ week we have been having in Perth, whip this sugar-free vegan \'ice cream\' for you and the kids! Pour rum or vodka into mixture and pop in the freezer...

This recipe comes from liz mancini on the Thermomix Recipe Community. It was really yummy so I just had to share...Ingredients:1/2 onion1 tbsp olive oil5 sweet spiced gherkins250 g cream cheeseMethod:Add onion to TM bowl. Chop 3 seconds, speed 7....

There\'s a book called the Spiritual Nutrition and the Rainbow Diet where the author Gabriel Cousens says that you should try to eat all the colors of the rainbow every day. Activate your base chakra with red food, the solar plexus with yellow,...

This frozen fruit cake is the perfect treat for Christmas celebrations! Here, when it\'s hitting 30, a refreshing dessert is always welcomed. This light, coconut infused, cake is ideal to wow your party guests and get away from the traditional...

These were gone in less than 24hrs. I mean that is sooo embarrassing to admit but they were just so damn good. Comparable to Subway cookies but less greasy that\'s for sure. I will be very careful when I make these again...it is beach season now...

I whipped up this soup for two today in 15 minutes! I mean...hello! The Thermomix just demands that you do things from scratch and eat healthy because it\'s just SOOOOOO EASY!!!!Ingredients:1 clove garlic1 small onion1 tbsp stock500 g water2...

It has been a little while since my last post, and I think these grissini are the perfect way to break the drought. This recipe is from Made in Italy: Food and Stories, the quite lovely book by Giorgio Locatelli. For me, Italian breadsticks are a...

Chestnut and Fennel Soup with Sherry. Oh and Duck if you wantSo wasn\'t I the one who said I was too impatient to wait for persimmons to thaw out" Hmm I\'m not sure how I ended up spending the better part of a half hour getting the...

Ok, this is always tricky at first when I am experimenting, but I have succeeded! The hard part for me is not mixing any meat, or meat juice for that matter, into my vegetarian part of the meal. Same goes for dairy if that\'s something I\'m...

I\'ve never had stroganoff before so this was a real treat! So easy to make vegetarian too :)Ingredients2 sprigs parsley1/2 brown onion15g butter1/2 tbsp paprikaPinch cayenne pepperSalt to taste (I mill my own rock salt for my pantry. Speed 10, 15...

Persimmon and Passionfruit SorbetPersimmons are an Autumn fruit almost past their best now that Winter is here. You can pick up a tray of really squashy persimmons for a few dollars at the market right now and these are perfect for making sorbet. I...

These cookies can be eaten without guilt! I chucked a few things from my pantry together to create this concoction when I was busting for a banana flavoured baked goodie. Hope you like!Ingredients:2 ripe bananas20 g walnuts25 g ground flax1 tbsp...

They say you recognise soulmates from past lives by their smell. A hint of something familiar, alluring, attractive or comfortable caresses your nostrils, the earth moves and you remember. For the past week I had the flu and my sense of smell (and...

What should you do if a loved one has a poppy seed prominently caught between their teeth in public" I have always thought it best to let the person displaying the offending poppy seed keep talking until a natural pause in the conversation, then...

Do you have trouble figuring out what to make when you haven\'t made it to the grocery store in ages" I was desperate for a tasty dinner but had minimal ingredients to work with and out came this incredible vegetarian, lentil-rice concoction....

Here is a recipe for quick, savoury muffins! Good for breakfast, brunch, snacks or a mini meal on the go. You might like to change up the ingredients for what you have in the fridge or use different cheese to deepen the flavour. I will be adding...

Last night we went to a Matt Corby concert at the Fremantle Arts Centre and needed a yummy snack to enjoy during the music! I took at look at some dips at the shops last week to get inspiration for flavour combinations and was excited to come home...

Make up a batch of chermoula and you\'ll find a million ways to use it. This paste of middle eastern herbs and spices is wonderfully fragrant and goes well in a variety of dishes whether they be roasted, baked, steamed pan fried or barbecued. Use...

Wow! This has really rocked my socks off! This spread is ideal for crackers, corn thins, toast and fresh bread rolls- or by the spoonful when no one is looking ;)*Can be doubled Ingredients & Method200g almonds50g pumpkin seeds50g sunflower...

Tired of plain old porridge"We loved our breakfast so much this morning I had to post this so that everyone could have some mid winter joy first thing. No fancy ingredients, hearty and sustaining. Just what you need to get you going on these cold...

Oh, cocktail season! Try this and you will never look at a cocktail the same. It is soooo good and combines flavours you wouldn\'t imagine to work BUT trust me, they do. A Canadian specialty that is much loved and too good not to be...

Wow! These are dangerous to have around! Salty and sweet. Creamy and crunchy. Yum! These are quick and great to set out when you have guests coming over. Kids will love these...if the adults don\'t get to them first :)Ingredients:1 package white...

For Thanksgiving, I made 2 pies because the pastry was just so easy! I didn\'t need two pies but they sure were yummy in the days after the big feast! This could be used as either a sweet or savoury pie. Each of my pies were single crust so this...

Sometimes change is good. And sometimes I\'m tired of my green smoothies. So, here is what I mixed up today- a frothy, creamy vegan milkshake!Ingredients & Method:1 ripe banana150g fresh strawberries150g almond milk1/2 tray ice cubesPut all...

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Cold clear days in early Winter take me back to my childhood when we would spend entire days tramping across the paddocks of my Auntie\'s farm collecting field mushrooms. We would each have our own bucket and it wouldn\'t take all that long to...